I’ve been all about the easy button lately in the kitchen. Whatever can save me time (and dishes), I’m all over it.

Do you ever feel that way?

If so, then this is the recipe for you. My Ginger Carrot Cake Overnight Oats can be prepared in five minutes, and then the fridge does the rest.

It’s great for busy professionals, students, parents, and anyone else who’s time is limited.

Why Ginger Carrot Cake?

I was inspired after Ripple Foods did a food challenge on Instagram. The challenge was to create a recipe using their milk, plus oats, nuts, ginger and carrots.

As soon I read the description, I knew exactly what I was going to make.

Since I was already trying to save time in the kitchen, overnight oats were the clear choice. Not to mention you get in some veggies for breakfast.

Additionally, I love using ginger in my recipes. It has a potent anti-inflammatory effect.

Meaning it’s especially effective for reducing soreness after workouts. Since I workout on a daily basis, it was just one more way to sneak this wonderful ingredient into my food.

Prep It

This meal could not be easier to prepare. The only hands-on work required is grating the carrot and ginger.

Other than that, simply add the ingredients into the jar and mix.

I recommend using the fine-grate for the carrots. It shreds them small enough to mix in nicely with the rest of the ingredients. 

Also, use quick cook steel cut oats. The texture will be softer and “chewier” rather than hard and “crunchy.”

Because let’s be honest, no one likes crunchy oats unless it’s in granola.

You can use any plant milk here, although for this recipe, I used Ripple Foods Unsweetened Original Pea Milk.

It is creamier than other almond milk brands, so keep that in mind for your own texture preferences.

Lastly, mix all the ingredients together in a 16 oz mason jar, stick in the fridge for at least four hours, but preferably overnight.

Eat It

When you’re ready to eat, mix it up, add chopped walnuts and shredded coconut.

If you prefer a more watery oat mixture, simply add a but of nut milk or water.

You also have the option of dumping it into a bowl or simply eating straight out of the jar (my preference).

Enjoy!

One Last Thing…

Here are a couple of more breakfast recipe inspirations for ya:

• • Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
  • Perfectly Seasoned Tofu Scramble
  • Green Power Smoothie
  • Vegan Sausage Breakfast Skillet
  • Cinnamon Swirl Protein Pancakes